buttonholes
Always make a test buttonhole on a
sample of your fabric. Be sure to
duplicate the thickness of the
garment and include interfacing if
appropriate.
STITCH WIDTH SETTINGS
You will use two stitch width
settings: for side stitching, a medium
stitch width and for the bar tacks (the
closings at each end of the
buttonhole), a wide stitch width.
BUTTONHOLE LENGTH
How long the opening needs to be
will depend on the diameter and
thickness of the button. To find the
right length:
1
Cut a small hole in a scrap of your
fabric and gradually enlarge it until
the button slips through easily.
2
Add at least 1/8 inch (1/16 inch for
each bar tack), and mark the fabric
as shown.
This bar-tack measurement is appro-
ximate; on some buttonholes, you
may need to increase it to arrive at
pleasing proportions.
STITCH LENGTH SETTING
Set Stitch Length Selector in FINE
area (see Satin Stitching, page 24).
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